A render of the Factory.
A Covenant Factory

The factory is a deployable Covenant structure, typically as an extension on their occupation citadels.[1]

OverviewEdit

In addition to being a warehouse, the factory is also manufactures ground-based vehicles in the Covenants arsenal, including Karo'etba-pattern Ghosts, Barukaza Workshop Choppers, Wraiths and Shua'ee-pattern Locusts.[1] It serves as a counterpart to the vehicle depot and foundry employed by the United Nations Space Command and Banished, respectively.

In-game informationEdit

Halo WarsEdit

 
The Factory in-game in Halo Wars.

"Most Covenant vehicles are pieced together and upgraded at the Factory."
— In-game description

In Halo Wars, the Factory costs   0 and   150 to be built.

Name Type Cost Description
Population Tech Resources
Ghost (Arbiter & Prophet of Regret) Scout   1   0   100 Fast assault recon unit.
Boosted Ram Ability Upgrade N/A   1   200 Enables the Boosted Ram Ability on Ghost, allowing them to effectively ram their targets.
Strafe Upgrade N/A   2   400 Allows Ghosts to more effectively dodge incoming grenades and rockets.
Scout Shield Upgrade N/A   3   700 Adds an energy shield to Ghosts that deflects some incoming damage.
Brute Chopper (Brute Chieftain) Scout   2   0   100 Fast assault recon unit.
Autocannons Upgrade N/A   1   200 Adds front-firing 35mm guns, improving the Chopper's attack.
Stabilizers Upgrade N/A   2   400 Improves autocannon accuracy and damage.
Ramming Targe Upgrade N/A   3   700 Increases damage inflicted when the Chopper runs over enemies, and decreases the damage taken.
Wraith Main Vehicle   3   1   350 Mainline battle tank, good speed and excellent range combine to make this a powerful ground vehicle.
Heavy Shield Upgrade N/A   1   200 Adds an energy shield which deflects some incoming damage.
Scorch Upgrade N/A   2   400 Enables the Scorch Ability that superheats an area of terrain for extra damage.
Plasma Modulator Upgrade N/A   3   700 Greatly increases the damage of the Wraith's Plasma Mortar.
Locust Building Killer   3   2   300 Counter-building vehicle, very slow and best set to destroying unprotected enemy bases.
Overdrive Ability Upgrade N/A   2   400 Enables Locust Overdrive Ability. The ability uses the Locust's shield generator output to overcharge its beam weapon. Attack power is drastically increased at the expense of the Locust's shields.
Shield Amplifier Upgrade N/A   2   400 Locust shields regenerate much more quickly.

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